Urban Family Shanghai

Celebrating the Year of the Monkey at YCIS

Chinese New Year festivities at Yew Chung International School

By Urban Family, Feb 26, 2016 12:51

Where to Find Counseling in Shanghai

We' ve all been there – that tough point in our lives when we could use a helping hand.

By Alyssa Wieting, Jan 25, 2016 10:33

What's New in China: January

Take a look at the new films, music, books and DVD releases in and/or about Mainland China.

By Andrew Chin, Jan 05, 2016 13:22

TigerFather: Home Décor vs. Little Humans

Sometimes small children and home decor just don't mix.

By Trevor Marshallsea, Oct 27, 2015 15:00

UF 5 Things: My Thingymabob

Turning children's drawings into stuffed toys in the name of charity.

By Urban Family, Oct 22, 2015 12:30

UF 5 Things: Get Your Kids Rocking at Echo Park

5 Things that will get your Kid Rocking at Echo Park

By Urban Family, Sep 10, 2015 10:20

Roundtable Discussion: School Lunches

School Lunches at the International Schools

By Urban Family, Aug 28, 2015 10:40

YCIS Director Receives Third Honorary Degree and Global Recognition

Dr. Betty Chan Po-king, Director and School Supervisor of Yew Chung International School (YCIS), one of the leading international school networks in China and Hong Kong, has been awarded honorary degrees on three continents – North America, Asia, and now

By Urban Family, Jul 20, 2015 15:23

AKSIL Teams Enjoy Huge Success in Shanghai’s SIYSL 2014/15 Soccer League

Teams from AKSIL (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were hugely successful in the Shanghai International Youth Soccer League (SIYSL) 2014/15, picking up the championship prizes in the Division 1 competition for years U10, U12 and U14. AKSIL team

By Urban Family, Jul 01, 2015 10:27

Awesome Kids Club + STCC Summer Camp Trial

Awesome Kid's Club and Shanghai Town & Country Community are welcoming families with children aged 3-12 years old interested in Awesome Summer Camp to a guided tour of the facilities including a mini summer camp trial session to gain an insight into a day

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 10:11

Peppa Pig enters China!

International kid favorite, Peppa Pig, is now hitting China where the show will be broadcasted on CCTV’s children’s channel, CCTV 14.

By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2015 09:53

Performing in Visual Arts – Year 12 Student Spotlight

The IB Visual Arts course provides a great opportunity for students to explore ideas in a broad range of art media. Often perceived as a subject primarily focused on painting and drawing... Sculpture, Video Installation, Printmaking, Animation and Photogr

By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2015 11:00

Behind the Scenes of an Animal Adoption Event with YCIS Student Reiren

Reiren, a Year 12 student at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS) has recently been using her language skills to help animals and families in Shanghai. Since last October, she has been volunteering at a local Japanese animal organization call

By Urban Family, Jun 11, 2015 10:43

AKSIL Big Success in Youth Soccer

Top-level soccer players from several AKSIL Teams (Active Kidz Shanghai International League) were highly successful this past weekend (23-24 May) at the Novozymes Cup 2015 Tournament hosted by Sports Beijing.

By Urban Family, Jun 02, 2015 11:09

Forever Young @ Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel

Everyone still has an inner child and what better way to enjoy your youth and a day with your kids than with the Children’s Day Buffet at the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel’s Brassiere.

By Urban Family, May 26, 2015 11:13

Once Upon a time in Shanghai

WISS Hosts the ISTA Middle School Festival, February 6 – 8th

By Urban Family, May 21, 2015 10:59

Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair (May 30-31)

The yearly SHKP Reading Club Shanghai Culture Square Kids Fair is taking place for the third time, this time sponsored by Sung Hong Kai Properties Reading Club. Following the theme “Let’s Play Together!”, the fair takes advantage of Shanghai Culture Squar

By Urban Family, May 19, 2015 17:17